The two against Washington, Chicago and the one against Atlanta will be very important. If Brooklyn does end up winning the Atlantic, you don't want the Raptors to suddenly be looking at 7th place facing Miami in the first round.

This is the Raptors' time to stretch their lead over Brooklyn and Atlanta. These are all very winnable games against teams we have either already beaten this season or have the statistical potential to beat.

No more Boston/Charlotte/Sacremento-esque games.

I want them to play hard and to play with purpose, that is to win these games and extend their lead in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference.